Dose-Response Curves

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Which effect of morphine shows the slowest shift in the dose-response curve due to tolerance?

  • Liver damage
  • Respiration (correct)
  • Euphoria
  • Analgesia

What happens to the margin of safety as tolerance develops in long-term use of morphine?

  • It fluctuates
  • It remains the same
  • It decreases (correct)
  • It increases

Why is a higher margin of safety more desirable when using a drug with unknown potency?

  • It decreases the risk of overdose (correct)
  • It prevents tolerance
  • It reduces side effects
  • It enhances drug efficacy

Which of the following statements about the dose-response curve is true?

<p>The dose-response curve shows that as dose increases, the effect also increases until a certain point where the effect plateaus. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a possible effect of opiates?

<p>Pain relief, cough suppression, and anti-diarrhea (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of tolerance in relation to drug use?

<p>Tolerance is a phenomenon where higher doses of a drug are required to achieve the same effect with repeated use. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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